National parks near Howell County, Missouri
The closest national park to Howell County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 155 mi (249 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 7 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Howell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 155 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 172 mi (276 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 597 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 631 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 658 mi (1058 km) | 16 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 738 mi (1187 km) | 17 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Howell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Howell County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 155 mi (249 km) away and roughly 4 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Howell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.